Test Code APCOTM
Apricot, IgE

Additional Codes

Reporting Name

Apricot, IgE

Useful For

Testing for IgE antibodies may be useful to establish the
diagnosis of an allergic disease and to define the allergens
responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms.

Testing also may be useful to identify allergens which may be
responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode, to
confirm sensitization to particular allergens prior to beginning
immunotherapy, and to investigate the specificity of allergic
reactions to insect venom allergens, drugs, or chemical
allergens.

Method Name

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Required

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red
top

Acceptable: Serum
gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5
mL for each 5 allergens requested

Additional
Information: Designate specific allergens from the list in
Allergens-IgE Antibodies in Special Instructions.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

CPT Code Information

86003

LOINC Code Information

Test ID

Test Order Name

Order LOINC Value

APR

Apricot, IgE

7091-2

Result ID

Test Result Name

Result LOINC Value

APR

Apricot, IgE

7091-2

Test Classification

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions.
Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a
manner consistent with CLIA requirements.